Martin Rees

In our interconnected world, novel technology could empower just one fanatic, or some weirdo with a mindset of those who now design computer viruses, to trigger some kind of disaster. Indeed, catastrophe could arise simply from technical misadventure - error rather than terror.

British Scientist

John Conyers

The American taxpayers should not have to send one more penny on the Administration's Iraq misadventure. Let's give our troops the supplies they need to get out of Iraq safely. Let's bring our troops home.

American Politician

Fred Allen

Life, in my estimation, is a biological misadventure that we terminate on the shoulders of six strange men whose only objective is to make a hole in one with you.

American Comedian

Misadventure implies an event was unexpected and not planned, leading to unfortunate results.

Unintended Consequences

Misadventure often refers to events with negative outcomes, unlike an adventure which might be exciting.

Negative Outcome

Even though misadventure sounds serious, it doesn't mean a crime was involved.

Not a Crime

In a legal context, 'misadventure' refers specifically to accidental deaths.

Legal Specificity

Legally, a misadventure happens without anyone intending to cause harm or death.

No Intent

'Misadventure' is a term often used by coroners in inquests to explain an accidental death.

Coroner's Term

 But they will have a dark side. In our interconnected world, novel technology could empower just one fanatic, or some weirdo with a mindset of those who now design computer viruses, to trigger some kind on disaster. Indeed, catastrophe could arise simply from technical misadventure --

Sir Martin Rees: Earth...

 aware and spotted her before she could get close enough luckily for her shortly after her misadventure with a sub-adult tummy she flushed a baby Thomson's gazelle and after a quick chase she caught the unfortunate youngster proving